On July 18, the "Flowing Art Field - International Art Exchange Research Exhibition of CAFA Art Museum" opened at CAFA Art Museum. With its academic value and unique cultural perspective, the exhibition features a large number of important works of art for the first time, involving 244 pieces (sets) of wonderful works by 133 artists from around the world. The exhibition was selected into the "2025 National Art Museum Collection Exhibition Season" project of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Leaders of superior units and representatives of off-campus art institutions: Ma Yun, Director of the Overseas Study Service Center of the Ministry of Education, Duan Jiangfei, Deputy Director of the Tsinghua University Art Museum, Su Zhipeng, Deputy Director of the Tsinghua University Olympic Art Research Center, Li Xin, Director of the Yingyi Art Space, Yin Peng, Director of the China International Art Exhibition Company, Yan Yan, Executive Director of Today Art Museum, and You Yang, Director of X Art Museum; off-campus experts and scholars engaged in the study of foreign art history and theory: Zhang Gan, Professor of the Academy of Fine Arts of Tsinghua University, Su Wei, independent curator and art historian, Dong Lihui, independent curator, researcher of the Academy of Arts of Peking University, and scholar of Western art theory; On-campus teaching and research departments and functions Department guests: Jin Rilong, President of Nanhai Academy of Fine Arts and Professor of Central Academy of Fine Arts, Wang Chuan, Director of International Cooperation and Exchange Department, and Yang Xi, Deputy Director, Yu Ding, Dean of School of Art Management and Education, and Kang Li, Deputy Secretary of Party Branch, Xu Xinli, Director of Propaganda Department of Party Committee, and Wu Qiong, Deputy Director, Fu Yi, Secretary of Party Branch of School of Architecture, Shao Yiyang, Deputy Dean of School of Humanities, Yang Hongwei, Deputy Director of Printmaking Department, An Yongxin, Deputy Secretary of Party Branch of Library, Zhou Lan, Deputy Director of Academic Affairs Office, Professor Yao Lu, Professor Cao Qinghui, as well as members of the leadership team of the Art Museum, including Director Jin Jun, Secretary of Party Branch, Han Wenchao, Deputy Director Gao Gao, Deputy Director Haijun, heads of relevant departments of the school, teachers and other guests attended the opening ceremony. Gao Gao, Deputy Director of CAFA Art Museum, served as the host.

Jin Jun, Director of CAFA Art Museum

Jin Jun, Director of CAFA Art Museum, said in his speech that "Flowing Art Domain - International Art Exchange Research Exhibition of CAFA Art Museum Collection" is the first time that our museum systematically presents rich and precious international art collections. Among them, more than 200 international collections are gathered here, each of which carries unique memories of the times and artistic value, and together outlines the international art profile under the collection system of CAFA Art Museum, vividly reflecting the profound historical achievements accumulated by CAFA in international art education and exchanges. At the same time, this exhibition was selected as the 2025 National Art Museum Collection Exhibition Season Project of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. I hope that the audience will immerse themselves in this artistic dialogue across time, space and region.

Shao Yiyang, Vice Dean of the School of Humanities, Central Academy of Fine Arts

Shao Yiyang, Vice Dean of the School of Humanities at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, said that this exhibition brilliantly presents the precious collections of international masters from Courbet to Marc Quinn at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, spanning classical to contemporary art. The exhibition is curated from the dual perspectives of "China Sees the World" and "The World Sees China", inspiring us to think about the development of art from a global perspective. These exhibits not only show the international exchange process of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, but also reflect the profound impact of collections in different periods on the development of Chinese art. Just like the wisdom of "stones from other mountains can polish jade", international exhibitions allow us to reflect on ourselves through the world and promote artistic progress. This is a successful exhibition with great academic value, and we look forward to more such art feasts in the future.

Hu Xiaolan, Project Manager of the Museum’s Planning and Research Department

Dr. Hu Xiaolan, project director of the museum's planning and research department, as a representative of the curatorial team, said that the attitude of openness, tolerance and acceptance is consistent with the vision and pattern of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum in building an international collection system. The planning of this international art exhibition of the collection is inseparable from our origin and fundamental thinking point, that is, the Central Academy of Fine Arts, that is, China. Therefore, the exhibition is divided into two units, "International Art Treasures" and "China Mirror", which unfold from the two-way perspectives of "seeing the world" and "seeing China", trying to present a dynamic picture of the interaction, growth and change of world art from one side. Special thanks to collectors, artists and international friends for their support, allowing these works from all over the world to gather at the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum. Thanks to the teachers and supporters who have provided help in the implementation of the exhibition. I hope that the exhibition will inspire more academic discussions and revitalize collection research.

Gao Gao, deputy director of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum, served as the host

This exhibition is the first time in the history of CAFA Art Museum that it systematically sorts out and publicly displays its international art collection.It is an important project for the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum to continuously explore the value of its collections, expand its academic horizons, promote high-quality utilization of its collections, and promote the high-quality development of the art museum.

The exhibits span three centuries, from 19th century European classical oil paintings to 21st century global contemporary art, covering five continents. These collections not only reflect the artistic characteristics of different eras and regions, but also pay attention to the global art history from a Chinese perspective.This exhibition also records the accumulation of international art collections by the Central Academy of Fine Arts over the past century since the 1930s., including early European oil painting collections, systematic purchases and donations in the 1950s, and further expansion after the new building of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum designed by Arata Isozaki was completed and opened in 2008.

The exhibition is divided into two units: "International Art Treasures" and "Mirror of China".

"International Yejin"The museum presents the process of building the collection system with the dual clues of cultural diversity and historical development, and displays many treasures. The exhibits include the first batch of international art collections of modern Chinese public institutions - the first systematic exhibition of the 19th century European classical and realistic oil painting series (such as Gustave Courbet's "Female Head"), as well as the collection of Eastern European prints reflecting the artistic exchanges of a specific period, and contemporary paintings, sculptures, videos and installation works by international art masters acquired during the new museum period, such as Joseph Beuys from Germany, Sean Scully from Ireland, Bjorn Norge from Denmark, José Ventuleri from Chile, Ha Dongche from South Korea, Yoko Ono from Japan, and Roman Signer from Switzerland.

"Mirror Image of China" UnitThe exhibition focuses on the works of four international artists, Chiyoji Yazaki from Japan, Agnès Varda from France, Marc Riboud from France, and Hiroji Kubota from Japan, showing how they observed and artistically presented China's social changes, cultural landscape, and cultural characteristics. These works provide an external perspective to interpret the complex image of China.

The two units, "International Art Treasures" and "Mirror of China", form a two-way observation: they not only display the collection and research of world art (from the inside out), but also present China in the eyes of foreign artists (from the outside in), aiming to explore the flow of art across borders and the significance of cultural exchange and mutual learning.

The exhibition also has a special section that reviews the international art exhibition projects of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum since the completion of the new building in 2008. Through the display of books, posters and maps, it explores the profound relationship between Chinese art museums and global art in the new era.

As a project selected for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's boutique exhibition season, the holding of "Flowing Art Field" is not only a phased presentation of the long-term international collection and research work of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum, but also reflects the Central Academy of Fine Arts' active participation in international art exchanges and dialogues. At the same time, this exhibition is also an important attempt by the Chinese art museum community. For the first time, it presents an exhibition project that combs the history of world art to the public with its own collection, and also demonstrates the confidence of the art museum in high-quality development.

The exhibition will continue to provide the public with a platform to understand the diversity of world art and cultural exchange practices. With the opening of the exhibition, the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum will present the three exhibitions of "Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum Collection Display: Ancient Chinese Art", "Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum Collection Exhibition Season: Modern Chinese Art" and "Flowing Art Domain - International Art Exchange Research Exhibition of Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum Collection", contributing to the society from multiple angles the achievements of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum's collection of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign art.

The exhibition is on display on the third floor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum and will last until August 24, 2025.

/ Some of the exhibited works /

Head of a Woman, Gustave Courbet, 19th century, 46×38cm, Oil on canvas, CAFAM Collection

Guns and Flowers, Washington DC, USA, Marc Riboud, 1967, 50×60cm, Gelatin silver print, CAFAM Collection, Flower, Washington DC, USA, Marc Riboud, 1967, 50×60cm, Gelatin silver print, CAFAM Collection

A Gatherer José Venturelli, 1982, 98x68cm, Acrylic on canvas, CAFAM Collection

One of the Basalt Stones from _7000 Oaks_, Joseph Beuys, 1982, 40×40cm×140cm, Basalt stone, CAFAM Collection

Conditions of Departure, A. R. Penck, 1980s, 159×119cm, Acrylic on canvas, CAFAM Collection

Weeping Song, Sean Scully, 2015, 215.9×190.5cm, Oil on aluminum, CAFAM Collection

Action Painting (Created at the CAFA Art Museum), YOKO ONO, 2015, 200 × 100 cm × 7 pieces, 2'46'', Ink on canvas, Video, CAFA Collection

The Garden of Forking Paths, Marc Quinn, 2019, 220×120cm, Bronze, CAFAM Collection

Charcoal Portrait Markus Lüpertz 2015 42×29.5cm Charcoal on paper Collection of CAFA Art Museum

Charcoal Portraiture Markus Lüpertz 2015 42×29.5cm Charcoal on paper CAFAM Collection

Wumen Gate, Beijing, Chiyoji Yazaki, 20th century, 23.7×31cm, pastel on paper, collection of the Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum

Meridian Gate (Wu Men), Peiping C. Yazaki 20th century 23.7×31cm Pastel on Paper CAFAM Collection

Joseph Beuys, Shigeo Anzai, 1984, 90.3×111.7cm, Archival-grade Pigment Print, CAFAM Collection

White Horse, Kayama Matazō, 1985, 49×46.5cm, Colour Woodcut, CAFAM Collection

Start, Roman Signer, 2014, 1 minute 42 seconds, video, collection of CAFA Art Museum, Start, Roman Signer

Self-portrait, Kathe Kollwitz, 1924, 24×33cm, Monochrome woodcut, CAFAM Collection

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism's "2025 National Art Museum Collection Exhibition Season" project

2025 National Exhibition Season of Art Museums' Brilliant Collections Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Flowing Art Field——Collection of CAFA Art Museum

International Art Exchange Research Exhibition

Interflowing Artscapes: CAFAM International Exchange Research Exhibition from the Collection

Host: Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum

Organizer: CAFA Art Museum

Exhibition time: July 18-August 24, 2025

Duration: July 18 - August 24, 2025

Exhibition location: Halls 3A and 3B, CAFA Art Museum

Venue: 3A & 3B Gallery, CAFA Art Museum

Host: Central Academy of Fine Arts Art Museum

Exhibition Director: Jin Jun, Han Wenchao

Exhibition Coordinator: Gao Gao Haijun

Curators: Hu Xiaolan, Li Yaochen

Assistant Curatorial Officer: Wang Jiayan

Exhibition Coordinator: Liu Xiyan, Yi Yue, Wang Jing

Design Director: Ji Yujie

Design assistant: Min Zhiyi, Sun Tong, Liu Lunxi, Li Siying, Liu Shuofei, Zhu Chonglin

Exhibition Management: Su Shicun, Jing Peng, Lü Zhifa, Chen Yu

Collection management: Li Yaochen, Xu Yan, Wang Chunling, Ma Liang, Cui Ranran, Dou Tianwei, Li Wei, Mei Qi, Jiang Nan

Media publicity: He Yisha, Wu Jing, He Yifei, Du Yinzhu, Ding Yi, Lu Boyun, Wang Yifan, Zhu Jingyi

Public Education: Xiao Baozhen, Geng Jinghua, Wang Jun, Yao Yiqun, Liang Wen, Xi Huawei

Financial Affairs: Yang Liu, Men Jing

Development and promotion: Sun Wei, Yi Yi, Jin Jianru, Kou Lei, Liu Xingling

Administrative support: Jiang Siyu, Yue Junyao, Zhang Qian, Guo Xu, Chen Xiaohua

Exhibition Assistants: Li Ze, Luo Fenglin, Du Liangliang, Hou Chuchu, Dong Manqian, Zhang Hanxiang, Wu Ruixuan

Acknowledgements: School of Humanities, Central Academy of Fine Arts, International Cooperation and Exchange Office, Central Academy of Fine Arts, Publicity Department of the CPC Central Academy of Fine Arts, Central Academy of Fine Arts Library

Editor-in-Chief / He Yisha

Editor: Wu Jing

Editor / Wang Yifan

On-site photos / He Yifei, Lu Boyun

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